Chella

Her real name is Celia but we like to call her Chella. We were childhood friends, high school pals and now as grown ups, I still affectionately call her CHELLA....kinda makes me wish I had a cool nickname.

When Chella and I caught up this summer for our reunion, I was happy to have the opportunity to photograph her and her family while her son was home visiting from the military. Let us not forget to mention the sweet classic Mustang her hubby brought along for pictures!


Here are a few favorites I'll share...

Swiss Park Whittier Wedding | Jose and Samantha

Samantha and Jose were married at Swiss park in Whittier. It was a perfect day complete with the warm sun, cool breeze and one very excited bride and groom.

Jose first noticed Samantha with her beautiful smile at a bike ride event held by their church and by the end of the day he introduced himself...and as they say...the rest is history.

However, for Samantha and Jose this is the beginning of a love for a lifetime.

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Congratulations Jose and Samantha, much love!

Bella goes to Kindergarten

Guess who started Kindergarten today? Oh, my sweet Bella is growing so fast.

Recently, while we were out on errands a friendly neighbor asked her what she wanted to be when she grew up...a princess, she said cheerfully without a blink of an eye.

Below are a series of photos I captured of Bella when she lost her very first tooth over the summer.




Happy first day of school, princess!